Dada

Sometimes I Spit with Pleasure on the Portrait of my Mother (The Sacred Heart) (1929) by Salvador Dali

The artwork entitled “Sometimes I Spit with Pleasure on the Portrait of my Mother (The Sacred Heart)” was created by the renowned artist Salvador Dalí in 1929. This piece is rendered in ink on cardboard and reflects the Dada and Surrealist movements popular during that time. The dimensions of the artwork are 68.3 cm by …

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First Cylindric Crono-Hologram. Portrait of Alice Cooper’s Brain (1973) by Salvador Dali

The artwork titled “First Cylindric Crono-Hologram. Portrait of Alice Cooper’s Brain” was created by the renowned artist Salvador Dali in 1973. Employing the medium of holography, which was quite innovative at the time, Dali ventured into the realms of three-dimensional representation, aligning with his continued exploration of surrealistic imagery. This piece can be categorized within …

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Babaouo – Publicity Announcement for the Publication of the Scenario of the Film (1932) by Salvador Dali

The artwork entitled “Babaouo – Publicity Announcement for the Publication of the Scenario of the Film” was created by Salvador Dali in 1932. It is part of the Dada and Surrealism art movements and serves as a poster for the promotion of a film scenario. Dada and Surrealism were influential art movements that emerged in …

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Scatalogical Object Functioning Symbolically (The Surrealist Shoe) (1931) by Salvador Dali

The artwork “Scatalogical Object Functioning Symbolically (The Surrealist Shoe)” was created by the renowned artist Salvador Dali in 1931. As an important figure in both the Dada and Surrealism art movements, Dali employed sculpture as a medium to express complex and often provocative ideas. This particular piece embodies the Surrealist aesthetic, which thrived on the …

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Combinations (or The Combined Dalinian Phantasms; Ants, Keys, Nails) (1931) by Salvador Dali

The artwork titled “Combinations” or “The Combined Dalinian Phantasms; Ants, Keys, Nails,” created by Salvador Dali in 1931, exemplifies the Dada and Surrealism art movements. Modest in scale, the piece measures 14 by 9 cm and is categorized under the still life genre. As of the latest information available, it is part of a private …

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Board of Demented Associations (Fireworks) (c.1931) by Salvador Dali

“Board of Demented Associations (Fireworks),” created circa 1931 by the renowned artist Salvador Dali, is an artwork situated at the intersection of the Dada and Surrealism art movements, characterized by its still life genre. These movements, particularly known for their avant-garde and unconventional approaches to visual expression, strived to challenge traditional perceptions and invoke subconscious …

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Merz Picture 25A The Star Picture (1920) by Kurt Schwitters

“Merz Picture 25A The Star Picture” is an abstract artwork by Kurt Schwitters, created in 1920. This piece is executed in mixed media, using collage, oil, and cardboard, and is an exemplar of the Dada movement. The artwork measures 104.5 by 79 cm and is currently housed in the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, located in Düsseldorf, Germany. …

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Der Weihnachtsmann (Santa Claus) - Schwitters, Kurt - 1922 - 2

Der Weihnachtsmann (Santa Claus) (1922) by Kurt Schwitters

The artwork titled “Der Weihnachtsmann (Santa Claus)” was created by the artist Kurt Schwitters in 1922. It is a collage, showcasing the artist’s engagement with the Dada art movement, notable for its avant-garde and often subversive approach to art that challenged traditional aesthetics and concepts. The abstract piece has dimensions of 28.4 cm by 20.8 …

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Konstruktion fur edle Frauen (Construction for Noble Ladies) - Schwitters, Kurt - 1919 - 2

Konstruktion fur edle Frauen (Construction for Noble Ladies) (1919) by Kurt Schwitters

“Konstruktion für edle Frauen (Construction for Noble Ladies)” is an artwork by Kurt Schwitters, dated 1919. This assemblage, representative of the Dada art movement, has an abstract genre and measures 103 by 83.3 centimeters. The artwork is housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in Los Angeles, California, United States. The artwork …

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Bild 1926, 12.Kleines Seemannsheim (1926) by Kurt Schwitters

The artwork in question, “Bild 1926, 12.Kleines Seemannsheim,” is a significant piece by artist Kurt Schwitters, created in the year 1926. This assemblage belongs to the Dada art movement and exhibits abstract qualities, indicative of the avant-garde spirit of the time. The dimensions of this artwork are 67.5 cm by 52 cm. It is housed …

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Merzbilde med regnbue (Merzpicture with Rainbow) - Schwitters, Kurt - c

Merzbilde med regnbue (Merzpicture with Rainbow) (c. 1939) by Kurt Schwitters

The artwork titled “Merzbilde med regnbue (Merzpicture with Rainbow)” was created by artist Kurt Schwitters around 1939. This assemblage piece belongs to the Dada art movement and is considered an abstract work. Measuring 155.9 by 121 cm, it currently resides in a private collection. The artwork presents a complex arrangement of found objects and painted …

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Neues Merzbild (New Merzpicture) - Schwitters, Kurt - 1931 - 2

Neues Merzbild (New Merzpicture) (1931) by Kurt Schwitters

The artwork “Neues Merzbild (New Merzpicture)” was created by Kurt Schwitters in 1931 as an assemblage, embodying the Dada art movement. The abstract piece measures 81.9 by 110.5 cm and is situated in the Insel Hombroich collection. The genre of the artwork is abstract, and it showcases Schwitters’ unique style and his contribution to the …

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